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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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